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Obituary – Erika Mann

Erika Renee Mann, 36, of Shelbyville, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023, at Alive Hospice Murfreesboro, Tennessee. She was born on February 27, 1986 in Lexington, Kentucky to Randy Mann and Terry Lowman...
1/17/2023

Obituary – R. Stephen Raacke

R. Stephen Raacke of Hammond, LA, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023 at his home. He was born October 29, 1942 in Amite, LA to Heloise Ellis Raacke and Norbert E. Raacke...
1/17/2023

Obituary – William Louis "Louie" Staton

William Louis "Louie" Staton, age 70, of Shelbyville, TN passed suddenly from this life Sunday, January 8, 2023, in Shelbyville.
1/12/2023

Obituary – Jerry Fitzgerald

Mr. Jerry Edward Fitzgerald, age 56, of Shelbyville, departed this life on December 22, 2022, under the loving care and comfort of his family, Elk River Health and Nursing Center, and Hospice Compassus.
1/12/2023

Smoky Mountain Walking Horse Association offers scholarship

The Smoky Mountain Walking Horse Association wishes to announce the offering of a college scholarship of $500 to a qualified applicant. The scholarship is available to a candidate meeting the following requirements:
1/12/2023

Obituary – Bobby McDaniel

Bobby Lee McDaniel, age 78, of Cornersville, TN, died Monday, January 9, 2023, at his residence...
1/11/2023

Equine Obituary – Annie's Pipedreams

Two-time World Champion Annie’s Pipedreams was humanely euthanized on January 3, 2023. Foaled in 1989, she was purchased by Dr. Ann Johnson as a part of a “two for one deal” from Dr. Gaw of Nolensville, Tennessee. She was by Solidarity and out of Generator’s Annie.  
1/11/2023

Judges announced for the 55th Annual National Trainers’ Show

The Walking Horse Trainers’ Association is proud to announce that the judges for the 55th Annual show will be Brent Grider, Dickie Scrivner and David Sisk. This year’s show will be held in Calsonic Arena in Shelbyville, Tennessee, March 15-18, 2023. Watch for more updates from show management, including a class schedule in the coming weeks. 
1/11/2023

Equine Obituary – Lined Royal Cash

Fine Harness Multi-World Champion Lined Royal Cash passed away on July 7, 2022. Lined Royal Cash, foaled October 9, 2009, by Lined With Cash out of Royal Master’s Miss a direct Pride’s Royal Master mare, held the record of most Fine Harness wins at the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration at the time of her death.
1/10/2023

Obituary – Lucille Watts

Lucille Era Taylor Watts went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ Saturday, January 7, 2023 at the age of 93...
1/9/2023

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1/6/2023

WHOA announces new Executive Director

The Walking Horse Owners Association would like to announce that Mark Taylor of Murfreesboro, Tennessee has been hired to replace Tommy Hall as its Executive Director. 
1/6/2023

Obituary – Kenny Dickson

C. Kinnebrew (Kenny) Dickson, passed away Friday, January 6th, 2023 at his residence after a courageous battle with leukemia.
1/6/2023

WHTA dues deadline

The Walking Horse Trainers’ Association license renewal deadline is March 18, 2023 at the end of the National Trainers’ Show. Any renewals made after March 18th will be $250, no exceptions. Call the Trainers’ Office at 931-684-5866 for more information.
1/5/2023

Equine Obituary – The Super Bowl

World Grand Champion The Super Bowl was laid to rest January 2, 2023 at Cedar Tree Farms in Hamilton, Alabama. Sired by Gen’s Major General and out of the top producing mare My Magic Dream, The Super Bowl was bred by TWHBEA Master breeder David Landrum...
1/5/2023